Weather & Climate in Falkville, AL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Falkville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 598 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.9°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	598 ft (182 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density	344/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3770°N, 86.9095°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Morgan County County
Nearest Airport	Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

54% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.9 / 100
Community Resilience	47.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	118 km	20 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	72 km	0 km
Aug 19, 2004	8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.6	131 km	5 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	128 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	122 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	119 km	1 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	146 km	24 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	91 km	5 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	145 km	0 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	116 km	1 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	126 km	8 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	117 km	3 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	120 km	15 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	120 km	6 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	130 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	32 km	5 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	74 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	112 km	0 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	97 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	31 km	19 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1995	Opal	Category 1	—	256 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

797 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 267 fatalities, 3,202 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	86 km	36.6 mi	25
Apr 4, 1977	EF5	95 km	14.7 mi	22
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	53 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	38 km	83.3 mi	16
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	89 km	47.0 mi	14
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	35 km	46.9 mi	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	84 km	97.3 mi	22
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	35 km	16.7 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	67 km	10.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	87 km	29.0 mi	3
May 18, 1995	EF4	52 km	39.0 mi	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	39 km	18.5 mi	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	79 km	27.5 mi	11
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	79 km	20.9 mi	2
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	53 km	28.0 mi	2
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	57 km	26.1 mi	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	59 km	7.2 mi	4
Apr 15, 1956	EF4	98 km	21.3 mi	25
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	13 km	8.6 mi	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	26 km	21.6 mi	4

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	46 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	33 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	34 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	43 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	32 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	26 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	33 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	42 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,394	76 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	47 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	36 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	53 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	34 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	53 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	33 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	34 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	42 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	36 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	38 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	38 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	4.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	60°F (15°C)	5.0 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.2 in
July	78°F (25°C)	4.7 in
August	78°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Warmest, Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	51°F (10°C)	4.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.8 in

Falkville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.4").

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